BoKa Automatisierung GmbH relies on igus® solutions for efficient automation in industry

Lightweight polymer products and high-performance robots revolutionize production automation and enable efficient handling of 1x2m polystyrene sheets
BoKa Automatisierung GmbH is an up-and-coming company specializing in the automation and robotics industry. Their main goal is to automate existing systems to enable more efficient production of goods. To achieve this, they rely on the support and product solutions from igus®.

For the realization of a lightweight yet strong gripper arm that can carry 1x2m polystyrene plates, the decision was made to use drygear® Apiro®.

BoKa Automatisierung GmbH opted for a robot from FANUC Europe for the movement mechanism of the large plate. This robot is able to carry the plate in conjunction with a 7th axis, which is guided by a linear guide and energy chain from igus®.

The application illustrates how the combination of lightweight polymer products and high-performance robots leads to a perfect lean production automation process.

Application Overview

What was needed: A lightweight and cost-effective device for a format adjustment of a gripper
Requirements: The gripper had to be particularly light due to its size
Industry: Automation & Robotics, Packaging

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Problem

Boka-Automatisierung trade show was faced with the challenge of developing a particularly favorable solution for the gripper of a robot, as well as the required format adjustment for different load-bearing sizes.

A particular requirement was the optimization of the robot movement through a massive lightweight construction. At the same time, the gripper arm needed the necessary force to set the large plates in motion and lift them.

Solution

The igus® Apiro® gearbox was the solution to the problem.

Apiro® at igus® represents affordable worm gearboxes and flexible, customized solutions. The modular gearbox system offers a wide range of products based on a combination of various gearbox input and output designs, different gear ratios and a wide range of accessories.

A modular design and the simple connection of individual components allow the cost-effective solution of an infinite number of applications. Hence the name: "Apiro®" is the Greek word for "infinite".

With Apiro®, special solutions such as the gripper from Boka-Automatisierung can also be realized quickly and cost-effectively.

Every robot is as good as its gearboxes

In robots, robot gearboxes are the link between the motor, which supplies the drive energy, and a machine part that is to execute a planned movement.

Gearboxes made of high-performance plastic: lubrication-free, lightweight and impact-resistant

All drygear® joints are modular; they can be extended as required and integrated into existing systems. drygear® gearboxes are particularly popular for robot arms for quality control or sorting work. However, the gearboxes are also used for rotary axis or sliding applications.

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